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Parenting toddlers is not for the faint of heart. Toddlerhood is typified by tantrums, power struggles, and an inability for the child to articulate what he/she really wants. In this section, you will learn about the most effective strategies to mitigate tantrums and parent your toddler while fostering their independence.
How to Find Peace in the Heat of the Moment and Stop Yelling at Your Kids
Do you want to know how to stop yelling at your kids? Is yelling your default mode? You…
Parenting a Strong-Willed Child: 10 surefire tips for effective discipline
Parenting a strong-willed child is full of ups and downs. These children are outspoken, prone to power struggles, sensitive and…
It’s science: Attachment is the key to raising more emotionally stable children
Inside: Many still believe in infants learning to self-soothe. Not only does research suggest this is not possible,…
Responsive parenting is crucial for development. This is why.
Inside: Find out why responsive parenting promotes better outcomes in young children. The instant my feet hit the…
How to Discipline a Child: Gentle Parenting vs. Harsh Punishments
How do you discipline a child effectively? So often, our children don’t listen, they act out, or don’t…
Stop whining in its tracks with this simple strategy
My toddler and I got into a negative feedback loop where the more I told him to stop whining the more he would whine. When I realized the error of my ways, we got back on track. This is how.
The stress-free way to potty train your toddler
When my youngest hit toddlerhood, I was reluctant to start potty training. In hindsight, I realized I had…
The best books for potty training toddlers
When it's time to start potty training, books are one of the best ways to empower a toddler and teach them the process. Here are the best potty training books.
Songs are one of the most powerful ways to ease toddler transitions
Crying, tantrums and overall willfulness. Toddler transitions are hard. Inside find six powerful strategies to improve cooperation and…
It’s Science. Dropping negative language improves child behaviour.
We tend to underestimate how negative language impacts children. Find out why it is a less effective form…